Chitra Nakshatra (चित्रा)
Chitra is the 14th of the 27 nakshatras. Tradition associates it with artistry, design, charisma and attention to detail.
- Zodiac span
- 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) to 6°40′ Tula (Libra)
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Deity
- Vishvakarma (divine architect)
- Symbol
- Bright jewel
- Gana
- Rakshasa
- Nadi
- Madhya
- Yoni
- Tiger
- Moon sign(s)
- Kanya (Virgo) and Tula (Libra)
Guna Milan with other nakshatras
Typical Ashtakoot scores, using the middle of each nakshatra. Your real score depends on the exact Moon degree (and Manglik needs full charts), so use the free calculator for an exact answer.
All 27 scores for a Chitra boy
| Vishakha विशाखा | 34.5/36 | |
| Chitra चित्रा | 28/36 | |
| Swati स्वाति | 28/36 | |
| Mula मूल | 26/36 | |
| Shatabhisha शतभिषा | 26/36 | |
| Shravana श्रवण | 25.5/36 | |
| Ashlesha आश्लेषा | 24.5/36 | |
| Magha मघा | 24.5/36 | |
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 24.5/36 | |
| Ashwini अश्विनी | 22.5/36 | |
| Krittika कृत्तिका | 22.5/36 | |
| Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा | Bhakoot | 20.5/36 |
| Ardra आर्द्रा | 20/36 | |
| Hasta हस्त | 20/36 | |
| Punarvasu पुनर्वसु | 19.5/36 | |
| Rohini रोहिणी | 19/36 | |
| Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वा भाद्रपद | 18.5/36 | |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 18/36 | |
| Uttara Phalguni उत्तरा फाल्गुनी | 16.5/36 | |
| Mrigashira मृगशिरा | 14/36 | |
| Bharani भरणी | Nadi | 13.5/36 |
| Revati रेवती | Bhakoot | 12.5/36 |
| Pushya पुष्य | Nadi | 11.5/36 |
| Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढ़ा | Nadi | 11/36 |
| Purva Phalguni पूर्वा फाल्गुनी | Nadi | 10.5/36 |
| Anuradha अनुराधा | Nadi Bhakoot | 7.5/36 |
| Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरा भाद्रपद | Nadi Bhakoot | 2.5/36 |
Questions people ask
Who is the ruling planet of Chitra nakshatra?
Chitra is ruled by Mars. People born with the Moon here begin life in Mars Mahadasha in the Vimshottari dasha system.
What is the gana and nadi of Chitra?
Chitra belongs to Rakshasa gana and Madhya nadi. Its yoni (animal symbol) is the tiger.
Which nakshatras match best with Chitra?
Using each nakshatra’s mid-point, the highest traditional Guna Milan scores for a Chitra boy are with Vishakha (34.5), Chitra (28), Swati (28). Real results depend on the exact Moon degree and the other koota rules, so always check both full birth charts.
Does Chitra have Nadi dosha with Bharani?
Chitra shares Madhya nadi with Bharani, Mrigashira, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada, so the Nadi koota scores 0 with them. Tradition cancels this in several cases (for example the same nakshatra in different charans). See the Nadi dosha page for the rules.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.